by Grady Chambers | Apr 17, 2023 | General
As we move further into April, we wanted to remind everyone that it’s World Autism Month, which is a chance to further increase understanding of autism so that we can continue to support and empower individuals with autism. Here at CIS, we provide...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 29, 2023 | General, Participant Stories, Staff Spotlights
Truly the best thing about CIS is our staff: whatever path they took to CIS, the common denominator among them is a deep-rooted commitment to making a positive impact in our local communities. In that spirit, we’re excited to continue our Staff Spotlight...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 16, 2023 | General, News, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
CIS is back on the scene with another news broadcast highlighting our Project Career Launch (PCL) program! Take some time today check out this feature by FOX29 on PCL and all the wonderful ways the program is supporting youth with disabilities to find sustainable...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 7, 2023 | General
Even as we mourn the loss of Judith “Judy” Heumann—one of the most impactful pioneers for the rights of people with disabilities in this country—it is humbling and a privilege to remember and celebrate her life and work. In 1970, Heumann was denied a teaching position...
by Grady Chambers | Feb 27, 2023 | General, Participant Stories, School to Work Transition
CIS is in the news, and we are so gratified to see our Project Career Launch and Project SEARCH programs featured in such a big way! On your coffee break, check out this Billy Penn article about the programs and the big impact they make in the lives of students with...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 30, 2022 | General, NDEAM
Happy October everyone! It’s grey, it’s crisp, it’s festive, and it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!#NDEAM is a celebration of people with disabilities in the workforce, and the tremendous contributions they make at their jobs. It’s also a time to...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 1, 2022 | General
We are truly thrilled to share that this year, three CIS nominees received Brighter Futures Awards from the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.The annual ceremony celebrates individuals and organizations whose...
by Grady Chambers | Jan 17, 2022 | General
Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate Dr. King’s extraordinary legacy, and his tireless fight to end systemic racial discrimination in our country, even as that struggle continues today. At the start of this new week, in...
by Grady Chambers | Oct 15, 2021 | General
As we continue our celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re exploring the complex ways that the pandemic has impacted workers with disabilities. This article from WHYY focuses on the massive shift to at-home work that has...
by Grady Chambers | Sep 13, 2021 | General
This week is a special one at CIS, as we join with organizations around the country in celebration of Direct Support Professional Recognition Week.This week, we take time to honor the work of those who day in and day out devote themselves to helping people with...
by Grady Chambers | Apr 21, 2021 | General
We were relieved and thankful to see yesterday’s verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. We hope that it can bring some measure of peace and healing to George Floyd’s family, and all those who are grieving his death. While we are glad to see Mr. Chauvin held...
by Grady Chambers | Mar 22, 2021 | Employer Focused, General
Cowboy up, everyone! We couldn’t be more excited to announce that CIS participant “George the Leather Man” has a fresh new website and brand, and to share this inside look at George at work in his studio. George is a self-taught artisan born in Amish country near...
